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R389 GAE

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

62,032 mi
Last recorded62,032 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 GAE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

minor damage to screen

offside rear brake bacvk plate damp

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,456 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 59,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,876 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 56,875 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 56,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake imbalance 35%

rear brake imbalance 25%

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,432 miles

rear park brake imbalance 40%

Fail 19 Oct 2007 50,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

handbrake imbalance 26%

Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 45,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 45,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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R389 GAE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,963 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R389 GAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R389 GAE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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